Sold STC End of terrace

31 LONGSPEARS AVENUE

CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF14 3NU

3 beds 1 baths 1,292 sq ft Listed 5 Nov 2018 (-2826d)

£250,000

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# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (CF14 3NU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 LONGSPEARS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF14 3NU |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 120 m² |
| Last sold | £220,000 Jun 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 11/02/2031
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,530

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£30)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5539-9722-5000-0332-3296)

## Description

A bay fronted three bedroom end terrace home situated in close proximity to a variety of local amenities and the University Hospital Of Wales. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, bay fronted living/dining room with parquet floor, kitchen and utility room on the ground floor and there are three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The property further benefits from a loft room. To the outside is a sizeable rear garden and a garage.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/57802389/1630430) - Picture No. 32

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/57802389/1630432) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5504939
- **Address:** 31 Longspears Avenue, CARDIFF, CF14 3NU
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/03/2008
- **Work Completed:** 27/02/2008
- **Items:** 7 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3537891
- **Address:** 31 Longspears Avenue, CARDIFF, CF14 3NU
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/03/2006
- **Work Completed:** 15/02/2006
- **Items:** 11 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15106292
- **Address:** 31 Longspears Avenue, CARDIFF, CF14 3NU
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/03/2022
- **Work Completed:** 03/03/2022
- **Items:** 15 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 LONGSPEARS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NU | £220,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 165 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3JR | £350,000 | 03/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 36 FLAXLAND AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NT | £325,000 | 05/08/2024 | Terraced |
| 34 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU | £210,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 24 LONGSPEARS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NU | £305,886 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 282 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3NE | £300,000 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 274 NORTH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3BL | £480,000 | 16/02/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 14 LONGSPEARS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NU | £325,000 | 14/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 LAYTONIA AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3BQ | £360,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU | £275,000 | 24/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 24 FLAXLAND AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NT | £372,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 QUENTIN STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JW | £260,000 | 17/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 300 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3NF | £350,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 LAYTONIA AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3BQ | £380,000 | 26/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU | £211,500 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 FLAXLAND AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NT | £375,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 304 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3NF | £275,000 | 31/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 56 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU | £235,000 | 13/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 ST MARKS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NW | £280,000 | 07/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 58 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU | £301,750 | 20/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 16 FLAXLAND AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NT | £355,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 22 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU | £182,500 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 135 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3JQ | £270,000 | 13/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £315,443 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £307,388 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £302,573 (74 Terraced, CF14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cardiff). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,046/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,162/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,278/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,083/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 24.8%
- **10y growth:** 45.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cardiff; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23%
- **10y growth (index):** 51%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

120 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£220,000 Jun 2021

Price per m²

£2,083/m²

Local average

£302,573 (-17.4%)

Street crime

305 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three bedrooms
End of terrace
No chain
Close to local amenities
Loft room & garage
EPC Rating - E

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Roath

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 57802389

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/02/2021

Expiry date: 11/02/2031

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,530

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Picture No. 32

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5504939

Property Details

Street: 31 Longspears Avenue

Town: CARDIFF

Postcode: CF14 3NU

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows

Certificate Issued: 25/03/2008

Work Completed: 27/02/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3537891

Property Details

Street: 31 Longspears Avenue

Town: CARDIFF

Postcode: CF14 3NU

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 20/03/2006

Work Completed: 15/02/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15106292 Recent

Property Details

Street: 31 Longspears Avenue

Town: CARDIFF

Postcode: CF14 3NU

Installation Details

Items: 15 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/03/2022

Work Completed: 03/03/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/06/2021 (5 years ago)	£220,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
165 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3JR	£350,000	03/09/2025	Terraced
36 FLAXLAND AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NT	£325,000	05/08/2024	Terraced
34 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU	£210,000	08/12/2023	Terraced
Same street 24 LONGSPEARS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NU	£305,886	30/06/2023	Terraced
282 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3NE	£300,000	13/04/2023	Terraced
274 NORTH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3BL	£480,000	16/02/2023	Terraced
Same street 14 LONGSPEARS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NU	£325,000	14/02/2023	Terraced
16 LAYTONIA AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3BQ	£360,000	11/11/2022	Terraced
18 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU	£275,000	24/10/2022	Terraced
24 FLAXLAND AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NT	£372,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
29 QUENTIN STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JW	£260,000	17/08/2022	Terraced
300 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3NF	£350,000	29/07/2022	Terraced
27 LAYTONIA AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3BQ	£380,000	26/07/2022	Terraced
46 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU	£211,500	18/03/2022	Terraced
37 FLAXLAND AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NT	£375,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
304 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3NF	£275,000	31/01/2022	Terraced
56 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU	£235,000	13/01/2022	Terraced
20 ST MARKS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NW	£280,000	07/01/2022	Terraced
58 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU	£301,750	20/12/2021	Terraced
16 FLAXLAND AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF14 3NT	£355,000	10/12/2021	Terraced
22 MAITLAND STREET, CARDIFF, CF14 3JU	£182,500	29/10/2021	Terraced
135 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3JQ	£270,000	13/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £315,443 (2 sales)

Area average: £307,388 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 24.8%

10y growth 45.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cardiff. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.9%

5y (index) 23%

10y (index) 51%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cardiff. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,046/mo

Realistic £1,162/mo

Optimistic £1,278/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cardiff.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CF14 3NU

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Phoenix Carpet & Flooring Co	0.1 miles
Shop	Three Jacks Tattoo	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Maitland Street	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Interchange	0.1 miles
University	Cardiff Metropolitan University	0.2 miles
Train station	Heath Low Level	0.9 miles
Train station	Heath High Level	1.0 miles
University	Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama	1.4 miles
Hospital	Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice	7.3 miles
Hospital	Barry Hospital	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	120
Public order	36
Criminal damage and arson	30
Vehicle crime	26
Anti-social behaviour	22
Shoplifting	21
Other theft	17
Burglary	11
Drugs	6
Possession of weapons	6
Other crime	5
Bicycle theft	3
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	305

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Joseph's R.C. Primary School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Mynydd Bychan	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Cathays High School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Allensbank Primary School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Birchgrove Primary School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.46%

Max investor price (0.8%) £145,250

Target investor price (1%) £116,200

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).